US Bridges

RD X over Pawnee River

Good

Ness County, Kansas · 2.3N Co. Line 5.0E US-283 · Structure no. 000680553005347

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
152 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

RD X over Pawnee River is a concrete continuous slab carrying RD X over Pawnee River in Ness County, Kansas. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 50 by 2041. The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRD X
CrossesPawnee River
Location2.3N Co. Line 5.0E US-283
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates38.29763, -99.80566
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81.9 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length152 ft (46.3 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2018)
Projected traffic50 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RD X over Pawnee River built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is RD X over Pawnee River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does RD X over Pawnee River carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is RD X over Pawnee River?

The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns RD X over Pawnee River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.